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Derek B

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PostSubject: Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid   Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid Icon_minitimeFri Jul 03, 2009 5:30 am

Hello All,

Just a quick question to all my fellow confused airborne amphibites out there Smile

As some of you may know, the Be-40 is one aircraft I wish to target for an eventual scratch build project (not quite decided on the scale as yet, but shall probably be either 1/72 or 1/48). I am therefore on the lookout for good reference material for this aircraft (especially accurate drawings)...Can anyone assist please?

Many thanks

Derek
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PostSubject: Re: Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid   Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid Icon_minitimeFri Jul 03, 2009 5:38 am

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Wow that should look good Derek, I will have a rumage....

My advice, steer away from a 1/32 version! Laughing

Doc

Laughing Thanks Doc...I shall now have to alter my avatar in honour... Wink

Cheers

Derek
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PostSubject: Re: Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid   Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid Icon_minitimeFri Jul 03, 2009 5:41 am

Wow that should look good Derek, I will have a rumage....

]Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid A40_2

My advice, steer away from a 1/32 version! Laughing

Doc

Try this link >http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/a-40-pics.htm
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PostSubject: Re: Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid   Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid Icon_minitimeFri Jul 03, 2009 5:49 am

Dr Fester wrote:
Wow that should look good Derek, I will have a rumage....

Try this link >http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/a-40-pics.htm

Nice starter for 10 Doc - Thanks (More 'suitable' Splash avatar now added Very Happy).

Thanks

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PostSubject: Re: Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid   Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid Icon_minitimeFri Jul 03, 2009 7:36 am

Hmm...Just done some calcs - It's a big bugger isn't it!

OAL/WS for the Be-40 in 1/144, 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 is as follows:

1/144 = 304.445mm/288.925mm
1/72 = 608.89mm/577.85mm
1/48 = 913.34mm/866.77mm
1/32 = 1,370.01mm/1,300.16mm

(Unusually, the fuselage of the aircraft is actually greater than the wingspan!).

I am having problems enlarging the drawing, it pixilates badly, so I may need a higher res scan in order to enlarge it ti the scale I need (probably 1/72 scale, unless I have a mental aberration, in which case I may go up to 1/48 - just for sheer Devilment! Twisted Evil

Derek
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PostSubject: Re: Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid   Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid Icon_minitimeFri Jul 03, 2009 8:26 am

Derek B wrote:

(More 'suitable' Splash avatar now added Very Happy).
True Derek, but I always liked your 'Widow Maker' avatar..... pirat

Doc
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PostSubject: Re: Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid   Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid Icon_minitimeFri Jul 03, 2009 5:37 pm

Hmm reference online seems a little scarce Derek!

I think the same low res 3-view seems to appear more than most HERE

Cheers

Doc
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PostSubject: Re: Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid   Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid Icon_minitimeSat Jul 04, 2009 9:26 am

I can't find anything you two haven't dug up already. Might be worth a PM to Bryan Ribbans?

Jen.
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PostSubject: Re: Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid   Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid Icon_minitimeSat Jul 04, 2009 3:48 pm

Thanks Doc and Jen...I am not sure who Bryan Ribbans is?

Derek
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PostSubject: Re: Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid   Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid Icon_minitimeSat Jul 04, 2009 5:19 pm

Derek B wrote:
...I am not sure who Bryan Ribbans is?
Bryan Ribbans LINKY

Wink Doc
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PostSubject: Re: Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid   Beriev Be-40 Albatros/Mermaid Icon_minitimeSun Jul 05, 2009 2:21 pm

Dr Fester wrote:
Derek B wrote:
...I am not sure who Bryan Ribbans is?
Bryan Ribbans LINKY

Wink Doc

Thanks Doc, a really interesting website (still Crying or Very sad no plans though).

Derek
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